Nurse Tech High Risk Postpartum Unit at Corewell Health

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Vital Signs, Transportation, Collaboration, Blood Sugar Checks, ADLs, Newborn Care, Baby Vitals, Circumcision Assistance, Hearing Screen, Car Seat Testing, Lab Collections, Basic Life Support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

About the unit 7 Center is one of the units within the Women's Health Service Line at Butterworth Hospital. It is a 20-bed unit Women's unit where many of the patients are postpartum mothers and infants, and some general OB/GYN and Women's Health patients. Common diagnosis seen on 7 Center are hypertension disorders or preeclampsia, diabetes, gynecological surgical patients, postpartum medical readmissions, overflow medical/surgical women, and also care for newborns who might require blood sugar monitoring, antibiotics, phototherapy, or feeding assistance. About Butterworth Hospital Right in the heart of Grand Rapids, you’ll find a nationally recognized hospital for patient quality and safety and the regional leader in full-service hospitals. Since 1873, we have been growing and building a reputation of excellence in care, diagnostics, treatment, prevention and education. It is the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals. Scope of work We provide couplet care, where we care for mom and baby together, as well as some general Women's Health and GYN patients. The Nurse Tech acts as a team member in the delivery of quality patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Provider. Performs basic skills per department guidelines and communicates observations to members of the health care team. As a nurse tech on the unit, you will provide patient care which can include taking vital signs, transportation, collaborating with the RN, blood sugar checks, ADLs and more. Nurse techs also get the unique experience of working in the nursery where they care for newborns. Nurse techs will learn to take baby vitals, assist with circumcisions, do different required testing for newborns which includes hearing screen and car seat testing, performing blood sugars and some lab collections. Qualifications Required High School Diploma or equivalent AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days 1- 2 years of direct patient care experience is strongly preferred Flexibility with weeknight availability is preferred How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here. On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids Department Name Women Infant Svcs Unit OB Postpartum 7C Butterworth - Grand Rapids Hosp Employment Type Full time Shift Night (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 36 Hours of Work 7pm to 7:30am Days Worked variable Weekend Frequency Every other weekend CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only. Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief. Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team. You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447. People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.

Responsibilities

The Nurse Tech functions as a team member, delivering quality patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Provider, performing basic skills, and communicating observations to the healthcare team. Responsibilities include providing couplet care for mothers and babies, general Women's Health and GYN patient care, taking vital signs, assisting with ADLs, and specialized newborn care like vital checks and testing.